Payroll Specialist

The People Payroll team together with our People Operations Team are the building blocks of our People function, with strong, robust and efficient operations we grow our partnerships with the business and create a meaningful employee experience. We are looking for a (International) Payroll Specialist/Lead to strengthen our People Payroll Team. You are end to end responsible for the payroll process in all countries where the teams are based. Of course we want to pay employees all over the world their salaries on time and ensure timely and accurate processing of the payroll. This includes collecting and providing payroll data to the local payroll providers and reviewing the completed payroll reports. Currently our employees are based in 8 European countries, a few countries outside Europe and we are expanding further on a global level.

What You’ll Do

• On a monthly basis, you are responsible for collecting all payroll data from internal departments, organizing and submitting to the local payroll provider in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review monthly payroll output reports to ensure (variable) data is processed correctly.
• Be the first point of contact and strong sparring partner for our local payroll providers around payroll processes and other payroll related communications.
• Be the go-to person for all payroll related questions for our employees.
• Keep track of and ensure compliance regarding all local legislations.
• Work together with external parties (e.g. local lawyers, tax advisors) in case you need any advice on the practice of local labour law or fiscal regulations.
• Prepare and align with the Finance team on payroll reporting.
• Work together with the People Operations Team to implement automation, innovation and any continuous improvements around the payroll processing and reporting.
• Move in Sync with our Finance & Legal team, People Business Partners and Recruitment to optimise employee processes and experience.

Requirements

You have work experience in an HR department of a commercial and international oriented organisation and:

• >3 years experience in (international) payroll for EU countries**, Dutch Payroll is mandatory**
• Ability to oversee and structure complex processes and identify opportunities for improvements/simplifications.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures.
• Proactive, flexible, eager to learn and service oriented.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, accurate and a high level of integrity.
• Ability to adapt quickly and can prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Being able to speak Dutch or Portuguese or any other EU language where we have an entity (French, Italian, Spanish, German) is a big plus.

Benefits

• Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
• A Culture of Connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ people and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every person feel welcomed and empowered.
• Celebrate Life’s Moments. When you join our client, you’ll receive a €100 Voucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Voucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.